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East Aquhorthies Stone Circle – Bennachie Visitor Centre loop from East Aquhorthies Stone Circle

East Aquhorthies Stone Circle – Bennachie Visitor Centre loop from East Aquhorthies Stone Circle

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East Aquhorthies Stone Circle – Bennachie Visitor Centre loop from East Aquhorthies Stone Circle

02:57

37.0km

630m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1.09 km for 5 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.10 km

East Aquhorthies Stone Circle

Highlight • Viewpoint

5 minutes drive from Inverurie, this impressive recumbent stone circle is easy to visit. A short walk from a small car park, gentle uphill.

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7.74 km

View of Mither Tap from Heather Brig

Highlight • Viewpoint

29.5 km

Bennachie Waterfall Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The surrounding forrest has now been cut down (spring 2025). No longer an enchanted place it used to be. Path leading to it from the Turnpike trail is badly damaged …

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31.6 km

Bennachie Visitor Centre

Highlight • Trail

On sunny days and weekends, get here early to make sure you get a parking space.

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37.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

12.0 km

5.44 km

1.59 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

10.7 km

6.40 km

1.32 km

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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East Aquhorthies Stone Circle – Bennachie Visitor Centre loop from East Aquhorthies Stone Circle

East Aquhorthies Stone Circle

View of Mither Tap from Heather Brig

Bennachie Waterfall Ruins

Bennachie Visitor Centre

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